Benjamin-Michael and James Ramsey

"The dole funeral march was heard almost daily, and many of our most valued men were left in the Danville Cemetery.  Among them were three stalwart brothers, Benjamin, Michael and James Ramsey, of Company E., They had been looked upon as the finest spsimens of physical manhood in the company, and the most able to stand hardship, from the fact that they had been brought upon the farm and accustomed to hard work."

These brothers were born to Preston Ramsey and Sarah ( Colson ) Ramsey, they were all born in Shelby, Effingham, County Illinois.James was the first born, 1833, then Michael 1837 and last Benjamin 1840.  Some records say that James was a "Cousin", this is a error.

Cival War Cards.



Benjamin Ramsey.



Name RAMSEY, BENJAMIN, Rank CPL., Company E., Unit 115 IL US INF., Residence STONINGTON, CHRISTIAN CO, IL., Age 22, Height 6' 2,

Hair LIGHT
Eyes GRAY
Complexion FAIR
Marital Status SINGLE

Occupation FARMER

Nativity EFFINGHAM CO, IL

Joined When AUG 13, 1862

Joined Where MACON CO, IL
Joined By Whom JOHN M LANE
Period 3 YRS
Muster In SEP 13, 1862
Muster In Where CAMP BUTLER, IL
Remarks DIED OF DISEASE JUN 17, 1863 AT DANVILLE KY



Michael Ramsey.

 Name RAMSEY, MICHAEL
Rank CPL
Company E
Unit 115 IL US INF
Residence STONINGTON, CHRISTIAN CO, IL
Age 24
Height 6' 1
Hair LIGHT
Eyes GRAY
Complexion FAIR
Marital Status SINGLE
Occupation FARMER
Nativity EFFINGHAM CO, IL
Joined When AUG 13, 1862
Joined Where MACON CO, IL
Period 3 YRS
Muster In SEP 13, 1862
Muster In Where CAMP BUTLER, IL
Remarks DIED OF DISEASE NOV 11, 1862 AT LEXINGTON KY

Name RAMSEY, JAMES
Rank PVT
Company E
Unit 115 IL US INF
Residence CHRISTIAN CO, IL
Age 29
Height 5' 6
Hair BROWN
Eyes GRAY
Complexion DARK
Marital Status MARRIED
Occupation FARMER
Nativity EFFINGHAM CO, IL
Joined When AUG 13, 1862
Joined Where MACON CO, IL
Joined By Whom JOHN M LANE
Period 3 YRS
Muster In SEP 13, 1862
Muster In Where CAMP BUTLER, IL
Remarks DIED OF DISEASE JAN 11, 1863 AT DANVILLE KY